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Melb -> Sweden One Way Only $486 Jetstar / Norwegian Air with Dreamliners + *Nonstop Flights!

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Melb -> Sweden One Way Only $486 Jetstar / Norwegian Air with Dreamliners + *Nonstop Flights!
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Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 17:34 jetstar.com (3261 clicks)
Last edited 29/04/2014 - 18:35 by 1 other user

*** By nonstop flights I obviously mean the two individual flights are nonstop since commercial aircraft on the way to Europe from Aus have to refuel. The stopover in this deal is in Bangkok ***

Been doing quite a substantial amount of research for one way tickets to London so I can go back to Cambridge and work away; although I stumbled across this amazing deal.

Flying out of Melbourne with Jetstar on a non stop flight to Bangkok for only $219 (select dates) on a dreamliner 787.

From Bangkok, you can fly to various places in Europe although the cheapest is Stockholm for only $247 USD (~$267 AUD) with Norwegian Air also on a dreamliner 787.

Example dates:

MEL -> BKK on the 23rd of October 2014
BKK -> ARN on the 24th of October 2014 (stop over time in BKK ~12 hours).

I paid the extra $7 to guarantee an (a)isle seat with Jetstar but am taking my chances with NA since they charge the insane amount of $42 USD for seat selection.

So with my $7 (a)isle seat on Jetstar I'm going to Sweden for $493 AUD.

Remember to pay Jetstar with direct deposit or paypal so you avoid service charges.

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  • aldog on 29/04/2014 - 17:37
    +2

    Sounds like a pretty good deal there thanks! I'd hate to think how much a ticket to Stockholm would usually cost!

    • Shindo989 on 29/04/2014 - 22:51

      I flew to Helsinki in January this year and it was just shy of $1600

      EDIT : but that was return not one way

  • spuderump on 29/04/2014 - 17:40
    +1

    Crazy good deal.

  • GordonR on 29/04/2014 - 17:46
    +6

    You're pretty safe with 12 hours, but what happens on these sort of mixed-airline deals if the first flight falls through or is delayed enough that you miss the connection?

    On more than one occasion I've had to fall back on an airline to sort something like this out, and it only worked because both inward and outward flights were on the same ticket.

    • lolmao on 29/04/2014 - 18:23

      travel insurance

      • JetBombat on 29/04/2014 - 19:23
        +9

        does not cover this normally

    • annarchon on 29/04/2014 - 18:26
      +3

      I had Cathay cancel a SYD-HKG, and Qantas a LAX-SYD flight. (And for the LAX-SYD flight, the in bound MIA-LAX flight was almost 2 hours late, I would have missed the LAX-SYD in anycase) Both had to be rescheduled to the next day. So 12 hours might not be enough, especially with the LCC

  • battler on 29/04/2014 - 17:46
    +4

    How much to get home?

    • the69thhokage on 29/04/2014 - 17:49
      +54

      if you pay $7, you'll be on an isle apparently so you can't really get home unless someone comes to save you.

      • Devils Advocate on 29/04/2014 - 18:05
        +3

        Had to read that 4-5 times before I got it

      • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:28
        +3

        Haha typo's ftw :)

        Not even going to correct it because I laughed at your comment.

      • Steptoe on 29/04/2014 - 18:34
        +1

        A $7 Isle is my new home

        • altomic on 29/04/2014 - 18:41
          +2

          i'll drink to that.

        • the69thhokage on 29/04/2014 - 19:22
          +17

          isle drink to that too.

        • altomic on 03/05/2014 - 20:13
          +1

          and that was the joke……

      • alphaomega on 29/04/2014 - 23:02
        +1

        Isle save you. Now which I'll will you be on, that's the question?

        • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 23:06
          +1

          Aisle be there… wasn't that a Four Tops hit back in the 60s?

    • davohatcher on 29/04/2014 - 17:50
      +5

      Stockholm to Bangkok $244
      Bangkok to Melbourne $196

  • davohatcher on 29/04/2014 - 17:48
    +5

    This deal has been around for good 6 months now you gotta love Long Haul Low Cost Airlines :) They also connect to Florida and NYC if people are interested in doing a very cheap RTW ticket.

    People should also note that you will need to claim baggage and enter The Kingdom Of Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport then recheck-inn for your onward flight. There is also an 11 Hour + wait in-between flights

    • muncan on 29/04/2014 - 18:41
      +8

      Someone should post a <$1k RTW deal!
      @TA Airways?

      • Mikeologos on 30/04/2014 - 18:01
        +1

        I had a go at planning one of these previously, easy to keep it under 1K until you reach the sector that crosses the pacific to come back to Australia. One way fares on that route are upwards of 1K by themselves.

        • davohatcher on 01/05/2014 - 17:51

          I tried a few months ago and could only get it to about $1500. Was an entire RTW on budget carriers. To cross the pacific i did a LCC from Mainland USA to Hawaii then Jetstar HNL-SYD/MEL/BNE when Jetstar had there Hawaii airfare sale.

          SYD>KUL
          KUL>BKK
          BKK>LON
          LON>NYC
          NYC>HNL
          HNL>SYD

          Would be a fun trip

    • j4j4j4j4 on 29/04/2014 - 22:16

      which airlines connect to NYC?

      • davohatcher on 01/05/2014 - 17:52

        If using this deal, Norwegian fly to NYC from Sweden for $245*

    • dealman on 30/04/2014 - 15:36

      People should also note that you will need to claim baggage and enter The Kingdom Of Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport

      Oh and that means you have to pay the Visa fee for the Kingdom of Thailand…
      Last time it was around 10 $ or so I think..

      • Peck on 24/05/2014 - 09:57

        30 day Visa on arrival stamp is free

  • nahi11 on 29/04/2014 - 17:55
    +1

    I'm assuming this isnt a return ticket, but still a good price.

  • simprosimple on 29/04/2014 - 17:59
    +1

    Luggage not included on the Jetstar flight

    • aldog on 29/04/2014 - 18:06
      +2

      Nor the Norwegian by the looks of it.

      • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:09
        +1

        Yes this deal is still good even if you pay for the baggage.

        It's more aimed at back packers etc. I'll be going with 10kg worth of luggage in my backpack and staying at my cousins house in Sweden then flying to London for like $50 :)

    • simprosimple on 29/04/2014 - 18:10
      +2

      so probably $550-$600 after food and luggage… and $1100 to $1200 return
      also, need to pay 2 nights accommodation(1 night each way) & no frequent flyer points

      I bought something similar in 2012, and missed the second flight due to flight cancellation on Jetstar, they upgraded me to the next available Qantas flight for FREE at the airport because of my issue, but still missed the second flight and I didn't buy insurance…

      It's risky to travel transfer flight from different carrier, need to go through the immigration out & in and check-in again.

  • chloden on 29/04/2014 - 18:11
    +1

    Sounds like a great deal, thanks

  • joeno on 29/04/2014 - 18:14
    +1

    Fug Australia's far away…

    So got to buy a ticket to Bangkok then another to Sweden x 2 (return)

    Where's the special? With Jetstar to Bangkok or the dreamliner to Stockholm?

  • altomic on 29/04/2014 - 18:19
    +1

    awesome deal

  • lolmao on 29/04/2014 - 18:24
    +1

    Please specify one way or return OP

    • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:36
      +2

      Lol? I don't get it?

      There's HEAPS to do in Sweden.

      • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 18:38
        -5

        Like what? Tours of the Volvo factory?

        • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:43
          +4

          Clearly you have never been to Sweden before.

        • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 18:44
          -5

          No, but I've been told by someone from Sweden that's there's not much to do there.

        • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:47

          ROFL. That's like me being a stereotypical 20 something year old currently living in Canberra.

          "There's nothing to do in Canberra! GOSH!"

          Seriously, experience it yourself mate. My cousin earned approx. $500k a year and moved from Perth to buy a house and live happily ever after in Sweden with this hottie he met there and he absolutely loves it.

        • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 18:50
          +15

          But there really isn't anything to do in Canberra…

        • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 18:50
          +1

          It was a joke… Because I live in Canberra…

          I think we're done here.

        • muncan on 29/04/2014 - 18:52
          +7

          They have OzBargain in Canberra?

        • JetBombat on 29/04/2014 - 19:27
          +3

          With 500k a year even Canberra could be a paradise

        • abacus on 29/04/2014 - 20:35
          +1

          Anyone enjoying Canberra must have Stockholm Syndrome. Hang on,can you catch that in Sweden? Is it contagious?

        • yaziyo on 29/04/2014 - 20:36

          Are you the prime minister?

        • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 21:14

          500k = 300k after tax. Still want to know what kind of job pays that kind of money?

        • furythree on 30/04/2014 - 03:42
          +1

          drug dealing. property. mining, engineering. some sort of exec role

          though calling bullshit on thisone

        • danj303 on 02/05/2014 - 13:17

          They have the internet in Canberra??

        • muncan on 02/05/2014 - 14:11

          Pretty sure it's the NBN epicentre

    • gooddealmate on 29/04/2014 - 18:43
      +18

      What to do in sweden? Scandinavian blondes would be a good start.

      • MrZ on 29/04/2014 - 18:46
        -6

        I already met a couple here in Melbourne before. Why do I have to go all the way there for that? Plenty of them come here all the time.

    • muncan on 29/04/2014 - 18:45
      +10

      Couple of Stockholm suggestions:

    • davohatcher on 29/04/2014 - 18:45
      +5

      Then go somewhere else? i do not understand why people continually complain about great deals posted on OZBARGIN. if you think you're better then a deal then ignore it. You sound like haters on youtube videos.

      After using this deal to get to Sweden….Airfare from Sweden to
      Poland $12
      Germany $30
      UK $30
      France $30
      Belgium $30
      Finland $33
      Croatia $36
      Greece $41
      Spain $41
      etc

  • tomlikesbeetroot on 29/04/2014 - 18:38
    +4

    I do this kind of thing quite often (though within asia not onward to europe)

    Just last week I had a 3 leg journey where the jetstar flight was the middle leg.
    I had already arrived from my first leg, and got an sms from jetstar saying the flight would be delayed by 12 hours (apparently not long enough of a delay for them to provide a nights free accommodation).
    Anyway I got a refund and booked an alternative flight with another carrier to arrive in time for the 3rd leg of my trip.

    Make sure your laptop/mobile is fully charged when doing this kind of thing as you might well end up stuck and having to find some alternative flights at the last minute.

  • Jster on 29/04/2014 - 18:53

    I too do this kind of thing but usually budget out/into Aus and then full service for the rest. For those interested in this one, just be aware that Norwegian Air is a budget airline.

  • BlueMM on 29/04/2014 - 19:26
    -2

    Have I missed something or is the title very misleading? It says "… + Nonstop flights", then a disclaimer in the description & talk of a 12hr layover. How is that possibly nonstop?

    • Chthonic on 29/04/2014 - 19:40

      Have you ever been to Europe? Lol!

      It's currently not possible for commercial jets to fly non stop to Sweden from Aus hahahaha.

      • Russ on 29/04/2014 - 23:41
        +3

        Actually, it is possible.

        According to google, distance from Darwin to Stockholm is 7754 miles:
        https://www.google.com.au/search?q=distance+darwin+to+stockh…

        7754 miles is 12479 kilometers:
        https://www.google.com.au/search?q=7754+miles+in+km

        According to Wikipedia, the longest-range variant of the Dreamliner "can fly 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,700 km)". Presumably the variance in range depends on how much weight (i.e. how many passengers) are being carried, and on the prevailing headwinds/tailwinds (yes the airlines do take full advantage of these whenever possible).
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_787_Dreamliner

        Even Sydney to Stockholm is possible, but at 15591 km, you wouldn't fly in a dreamliner, you would be left with practically no fuel in the tank and no safety margin. You would go in a 777, which has a range up to 17372 km:
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_777

        • Chthonic on 30/04/2014 - 07:13

          If it's "possible" as you suggest why can't I get a one way ticket with no stops from Sydney to Stockholm?

          I guess you're right and every single airline in the world is wrong when they need to stop and re-fuel.

        • Russ on 30/04/2014 - 09:02
          +3

          Because at the moment, long-haul flights are dominated by economics. You would be unlikely to fill an entire plane with passengers if you did fly Sydney to Stockholm, the way it is currently done gets more passengers and is therefore more profitable, so that's what the airlines do.

          Also it's more expensive to fly non-stop. The long-range versions of the planes need larger fuel tanks, and the extra fuel increases the take-off weight. Fuel weight is roughly half the take-off weight for a dreamliner, it's not insignificant. Lifting more weight = burning more fuel, your efficiency goes down. Or you can lower the take-off weight by reducing the number of passengers, and be less profitable. As there is plenty of competition and aggressive discounting, the airline would be placing itself at a commercial disadvantage.

          Where airlines DO think they can fill a plane, they DO fly non-stop. Qantas flies Sydney to Dallas/Forth Worth non-stop, and at 13,804km, that's longer than the Darwin to Stockholm example I gave above:
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-stop_flight#Currently_sched…

          Singapore Airlines flew Newark to Singapore, a distance of 15,343km. That route was run from 2004 to 2013:
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore_Airlines_Flight_21

        • Chthonic on 30/04/2014 - 11:56

          Fair enough.

          As stated the stop over is for refuelling.

    • theoracle30 on 29/04/2014 - 19:41
      +2

      It's just a slight misuse of the term, but the description clears up any confusion.

      Of course, a better description could just be 'Two non-stop flights', or 'one-stop journey' or 'transit in Bangkok' etc.

      Technically speaking, the term 'direct flight' does include stops (e.g. A - C, stopping at B on a single ticket), but it wouldn't apply here because different airlines and tickets are involved.

    • muncan on 29/04/2014 - 20:07

      Video description would go like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9cNtrrCP0E

  • itsadventuretime on 29/04/2014 - 23:34

    September last year I flew to Paris from Sydney for $1020 on Qantas. =))
    This deal is great though!

  • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 00:17

    Can someone send me the dreamliner link?

    Also can i go to some other part of Europe instead of Stockholm? Been to Sweden. Boring.

    • MrZ on 30/04/2014 - 00:26
      -1

      There we go - finally someone else that agrees with my comment.

      • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 00:38
        +2

        Chicks there are hot but extremely introverted and not fun at all.

        Landscape is flat. Norway for landscape, Eastern Europe for girls.

        • MrZ on 30/04/2014 - 01:43

          Plus, the girls in Sweden have very deep masculine voices. Not my cup of tea.

        • Chthonic on 30/04/2014 - 11:59

          I thought you said you haven't been to Sweden?

          Generalisation is the best! Especially if you haven't even experienced it for yourself haha.

        • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 12:02
          +1

          Better than Aussie chicks though - skinnier, blonder, and less of a bogan attitude.

  • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 00:37

    I'm a little confused… WHERE is the deal? Surely not in the Jetstar website as they don't fly to Europe.

    Link to the actual website for booking this would be good instead of linking to the Jetstar main page.

    • itsadventuretime on 30/04/2014 - 02:08
      -1

      hahaha you're not alone. scroll up and you'll see people having to read 5-6 times to understand the deal.

      So Jetstar from Melbourne to Bangkok.

      then, you'll need to go to Norwegian Air's website for the second part of the deal and that is

      Bangkok to Stockholm.

      Google Norwegian Air. =D

      Cheers.

      • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 10:35
        -6

        Thanks. So… when does this deal expire?

        There's almost no information in this "deal". Tempted to neg it not because it's a bad deal but because the OP has not put the most important information (deal website and expiry date)!

  • muncan on 30/04/2014 - 08:59
    +3

    Sweedish Chef… who could forget? http://youtu.be/B7UmUX68KtE

    • altomic on 30/04/2014 - 21:47

      In Sweden he was called the Finnish Chef

  • Jayphen on 30/04/2014 - 12:40

    It probably should be noted that it isn't this cheap outside of October. BKK -> ARN is usually $400+

  • Lucky13 on 30/04/2014 - 13:28

    That title just sounds scary, one way to Sweden. I guess its a good thing and Id find my way back. Pretty cold place imo

    • yaziyo on 30/04/2014 - 13:58
      +2

      'sok just bring a jumper

  • joeno on 30/04/2014 - 14:04
    -1

    Any alternatives? Rather not go to Sweden, prefer Norway. And think most people would prefer to travel earlier like August / September.

  • dissin on 30/04/2014 - 14:28

    I had a Seoul to Osaka flight delayed by a snow storm - therefore late to depart and arrive by over 2 hours. Missed my Jetstar connecting flight to Australia (checkin closed only 5 minutes before I got to the counter - they wouldn't budge).

    Had to claim insurance for the night accommodation at the airport as next Jetstar flight was in 24hours.
    Luckily insurance paid for my flight in the end as I decided to take another Jetstar flight in the morning which was to a different Australian city (I just wanted to keep moving, not be stuck in an airport all day and night).

    YES make sure you have roaming enabled or an overseas sim card, and battery life!!!!!!

  • ateeq on 30/04/2014 - 14:32

    Could someone confirm if I would need a transit visa for Thailand for this route? I am living in Australia but don't have an Aussie PR.

    • davohatcher on 30/04/2014 - 16:51
      +1

      What passport are you traveling on? Need more information

      • ateeq on 02/05/2014 - 10:46

        Pakistan

        • davohatcher on 05/05/2014 - 20:27

          If you are a resident of Pakistan and traveling on a Pakistani Passport - You will need to get a visa before traveling to enter Thailand as your countries people are not aloud to get visa on arrival, or 30,90 day visa free entry to the Kingdom Of Thailand.

          You are also not aloud to enter Europe(Schengen) without a visa because you travel on Pakistani documents, You would need to obtain a visa to board your flight arriving in Sweden before traveling.

          If you are eligible to an Australian citizenship and therefore an Australian passport i would highly recommend it as your freedom to travel is greatly increased.

          Holders of a Pakistani passport can visit 32 countries visa-free or with visa on arrival

          Holders of an Australian passport can visit 167 countries and territories visa-free or with visa on arrival, and Australia is currently ranked 6th in terms of travel freedom

        • muncan on 05/05/2014 - 22:03

          I look forward to the days when our borders cease to exist. After our war with ETs, of course.

  • joeno on 01/05/2014 - 00:42
    -2

    Screw it. Deal is too complicated. Probably only worth it if your in Melb.

  • joeno on 01/05/2014 - 10:55
    -1

    Sydney return to Melbourne - about $130
    Melb to Bangkok return - $600 (mid Sept - mid Oct)
    Bangkok - Oslo/Stockholm - $650 return.

    All up around $1400. So much for $486 one way.

    • the69thhokage on 01/05/2014 - 12:02

      Sydneysiders can put their $100 tigerair vouchers to good use for this?

    • Chthonic on 01/05/2014 - 12:35

      It says one way from Melb, not Syd, or is the title not clear enough?

      Also, read the above comments you can actually get back to Aus cheaper than the cost of getting there.

      Stockholm to Bangkok $244
      Bangkok to Melbourne $196

      • joeno on 01/05/2014 - 12:48

        What dates? The cheaper ones have been sold out.

        • davohatcher on 01/05/2014 - 17:17

          Look on the airlines website… https://www.norwegian.com/en/ http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/home

          September,October,November all have flights under $290 from BKK - ARN Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays. There are also flights from BKK to Osolo,Norway on Tuesday & Thursdays

          If you are from Sydney then use Air Asia X, Scoot or Jet-star for a cheap flight to BKK during September,October,November, where then you will overnight in Bangkok and check-inn, connect on to your flight to Europe.
          Its pretty simple booking otherwise go to a travel agent.

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